Nigerian troops have arrested one of the most wanted Boko Haram terrorists
as it continues to wipe out the once-deadly Islamist sect in the country.
According to a statement by Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, acting Director
Army Public Relations, troops of 7 Multinational Joint Task Force Brigade
Quick Response Group (QRG) stationed in Baga and 118 Task Force Battalion,
sprang an ambush along Daban Masara axis used by Boko Haram terrorists
elements to convey logistics on Thursday.
“At the encounter, one of the suspected wanted Boko Haram terrorists
leaders who is serial number 95 on the first Nigerian Army wanted list of
100 Boko Haram terrorists leaders, was fatally wounded in the exchange of
fire,” Usman said.
“He later gave up while receiving medical attention at the base, while
other members of his team escaped with gun shot wounds.
“The troops recovered 7 Jerri cans of 30 litres containing 210 liters of
Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), motorcycles and food stuff in addition to arms
and ammunitions,” the statement added.